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Subtract 63/64 from 18/12

1^st number: 1 6/12, 2^nd number: 63/64

18/12 - 63/64 is 33/64.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 64 is 192
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 16 = 192,
   18/12 = 18 × 16/12 × 16 = 288/192
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
   63/64 = 63 × 3/64 × 3 = 189/192
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   288/192 - 189/192 = 288 - 189/192 = 99/192
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/64

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